The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d (14 - 16) vs. BMW 525d (10 - 11)

€ 43,200
BMW 520d (14 - 16) 520d
€ 44,900
 BMW 525d (10 - 11) 525d
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 520d is 0.3 inches longer.
520d
525d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d (10 - 11)
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW 520d (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW 525d (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

520d
525d
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
BMW 520d (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.96 %
BMW 525d (10 - 11)

General

520d
525d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

520d
525d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N57
B47-D20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
520d
187 hp
201 hp
525d
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
520d
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d

Performance

520d
525d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

520d

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

525d

▶ REPLAY
19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
520d
19.98 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

520d
525d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
38 mpg
520d
55 mpg
38 mpg
525d
46 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1012 mi
Range
702 mi
520d
1012 mi
702 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
88.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
127.6 kWh
520d
88.5 kWh
127.6 kWh
525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

520d
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data